Main DishesJanuary 04, 2013
Calories
164
Sodium
177mg
7% DV
Fat
7g
11% DV
Protein
15g
31% DV
Carbs
9g
3% DV
Fiber
1g
6% DV
Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
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If you are looking for a healthy recipe, this cajun chicken pasta is for you! My husband and kids loved it - and it is a perfect way to get in your veggies for the day!
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8 ounces uncooked linguine
1 pound chicken breast strips
1-2 tsp Cajun seasoning (or to taste)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 red onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 cup fat free low sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup skim milk
1 tbsp flour
6 tbsp fat free cream cheese
bunch of green onions, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1 pound chicken breast strips
1-2 tsp Cajun seasoning (or to taste)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 red onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 cup fat free low sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup skim milk
1 tbsp flour
6 tbsp fat free cream cheese
bunch of green onions, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
Prep all your vegetables. In a small blender make a slurry by combining milk, flour and cream cheese. Set aside. Season chicken generously with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder and salt.
Prepare pasta in...
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Nutritions
Calories
164
Sodium
177mg
7% DV
Fat
7g
11% DV
Protein
15g
31% DV
Carbs
9g
3% DV
Fiber
1g
6% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat2g10%
Polysaturated Fat1g9%
Monosaturated Fat3g23%
Cholesterol40mg13%
Sodium177mg7%
Potassium347mg9%
Protein15g31%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber1g6%
Sugar2g5%
Vitamin A458IU9%
Vitamin B60.39mg19%
Vitamin C7mg11%
Calcium106mg10%
Iron1.0mg5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.